Sunset summer drive around Amsterdam, Venice of the North, in the Netherlands. According to government data, the population of Dubai is estimated at around 3,400,800 as of 8 September 2020. A centre for regional and international trade since the early 20th century, Dubai's economy relies on revenues from trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Dubai's oil output made up 2.1 percent of the Persian Gulf emirate's economy in 2008. Oil revenue helped accelerate the development of the city, which was already a major mercantile hub. It is also a major global transport hub for passengers and cargo. Located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai aims to be the business hub of Western Asia. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.ĭubai (دبي‎) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music.

Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline.

Video starts by the 7 star Burj Al Arab, continues north to the downtown skyscraper district (home to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure and building in the world), and heads back south to the Dubai Marina.ĭubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Friday night drive around the popular districts and skyscrapers of Dubai.

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